Campbell River offers a wide variety of resources for businesses within the construction industry. Here, we profile a core group of organizations that offer assistance in retention, education and training to local goods and service suppliers.

The following community based organisations have made a commitment to support, through their programs and service offerings, the Campbell River business community. Information will be found here that targets the needs of local suppliers intending to take advantage of the opportunities identified in the projects section of this website.

This is only a small portion of what these resource providers offer, and you are encouraged to contact them, or browse their websites individually to explore all the possibilities.

Campbell River is the third largest city and the fourth largest community on Vancouver Island; a scenic oceanfront city on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Campbell River is a natural home for companies looking for a highly accessible location, abundant natural resources, first-class transportation and communications networks. Add a skilled labour force and a talented pool of experienced managers and it’s clear this is one of the most advantageous environments in the Pacific Northwest.

North Island Employment (NIEFS) is the major employment agency for Northern Vancouver Island and your one-stop source for a skilled workforce. As a leader in workforce development we provide services to over 5000 job seekers and 500 companies annually. We have been actively connecting employers with workers since 1986.

Employers

Our aim is to connect you to the right workers, with the right skills, when you need them. Contact us early in your HR planning process to see the many things we can do to support the successful implementation of your HR strategy. We offer a full suite of recruitment services designed to help your company find the right employee, including:

Job Postings available on our website, local TV, and in our employment centre

Hosting Hiring/Career Fairs and Employer Forums

Confidential resume collection service

Private office space for interviews and/or meetings

Job Seekers

NIEFS is a WorkBC Employment Service Centre with a drop-in Work Support Centre (WSC) open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. With staff available to help with job postings, job leads and minor tweaking of your job search tools, NIEFS is your one stop source for employment information and resources.

If you need more in-depth assistance or information about workshops, contact the WSC or front desk at 250-286-3441 or visit our website: http://www.niefs.net

For 35 years, North Island College (NIC) has served the growing educational needs of the North Island region. As a publicly funded, board-governed post-secondary institution, NIC offers over 900 courses and 70 programs in health care, trades, business, fine arts, tourism, and university studies leading to certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees. In addition, the College has formalized dual admission agreements with the University of Victoria, Emily Carr University, Royal Roads University and Vancouver Island University. NIC further serves the North Island by providing contract training, international education, and professional and personal development.

With four campuses and three centres, NIC serves a geographic region of 80,000 square kilometers, including central and northern Vancouver Island, and the BC mainland coast from Desolation Sound to Klemtu. From 2010 to 2011, over 11,200 students completed courses and/or programs at NIC. By providing unparalleled advances in distance learning and state-of-the-art facilities such as the LEED-certified Trades Training Centre at the Comox Valley campus, NIC offers students an opportunity to access quality educational resources in a stunning North Island environment. With small classes, hands-on access to industry-standard facilities, and the support of dedicated faculty, NIC graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career.

Working in partnership with industry, industry associations, or communities, North Island College has a long history of providing customized training throughout the province, through our Continuing Education and Training Division. North Island College is committed to working with industry to deliver timely training aligned with specific company directions and labour market needs. Customized training and new program development discussions can be initiated by contacting:

The Immigrant Welcome Centre of Campbell River provides services to immigrants as they settle into our community. As immigration becomes an important process in workforce development, the services we provide create a foundation of community connection that increases interest in staying in our community. Our services help employers and businesses through the direct services assistance in settling newcomers (i.e. housing, SIN, health services and community connections), as well as, helping immigrants navigate the sometimes overwhelming processes of working with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

North Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society is a community driven organization assisting Aboriginal people to achieve self-sufficiency by endeavouring to deliver the highest quality training and employment opportunities in the North Vancouver Island Region. Funded by Services Canada Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Program, NVIATS works with Industry and Employers to meet the skilled workforce demand from north of Qualicum Beach to Port Hardy and surrounding communities.

* This site does not directly offer work or advertise open positions. It does contain notices, resources and links to community provider initiatives that may assist in preparing you for employment opportunities.